PremiumPremiumPoliticsMinistry considers uses of AI in war, ex-Air Force MP says front line wants more people and bulletsOfficials were quizzed by an former airman about the use of AI in combat.05 Mar 01:49 AM
WorldTrump says he's 'very disappointed' in Starmer over IranHe has now withdrawn support for the Chagos deal with Mauritius.02 Mar 07:17 PM
PremiumOpinionDavid Harvey: How to decode ministers who say they are 'taking advice'OPINION: The phrase often signals delay and strategic ambiguity rather than clarity.01 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandArmy pauses cultural skills plan after Collins' displeasure with 'must do' waiata, karakia push19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battle03 Jan 10:00 PM
PremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Finally the Paris Climate Agreement charade is as good as over06 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Truckload of stuff': Ex-defence minister on where $15m Ukraine aid should go03 Dec 08:29 PM
New ZealandBillions to be spent fixing flood-prone, mouldy defence estateAssociate Minister of Defence Hon Chris Penk and MP Simon Watts announced billions of dollars in defence infrastructure spending. Video / Annaleise ShortlandWatch25 Nov 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyDowner NZ costs down, pushes up profitFrom rail to roads, hospitals to the $800m airport upgrade – Downer and Hawkins are busy.03 Nov 10:59 PM
WorldGermany needs a bigger military, but young people are divided on servingGermany plans to grow its armed forces to 260,000 troops by 2031.28 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldGovernor calls in army as Japan’s deadly bear crisis deepensTen people have been killed by bears in Japan so far this year.28 Oct 06:27 AM
New ZealandDunedin teen arrested after Wellington mosque bomb threat due in court tomorrowThe threat named the Kilbirnie Masjid and was posted online on Thursday.25 Oct 11:38 PM
TechnologyHigh-flying Syos buys underwater drone maker Bay Dynamics Subsea capability was the only element missing in firm's offering to customers. 21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandInside the Govt’s end-of-year to-do list - and what could prove most difficultA decision on introducing local council rates caps is due before December.07 Oct 04:17 AM
New ZealandHow Taiwan lives with looming threat from ChinaChina is expected to rely on a blockade rather than an invasion.05 Oct 08:02 PM
New ZealandNZ, Samoa strike deal on Manawanui disaster compensationSamoa’s leaders say the reef damage has hurt fishing and tourism incomes.03 Oct 09:26 PM
TechnologyDefence Force wants stronger collaboration from local industriesDefence Industry Strategy launched as civilian and military leaders cite global threats.03 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandDid Penny Simmonds cross a line in farmers' consent dispute?One affected farm is owned by National MP Suze Redmayne in the Rangitīkei.01 Oct 08:12 PM
WorldDenmark bans civilian drones from airspace ahead of EU summitThe ban carries penalties of fines or up to two years in prison.28 Sep 10:35 PM
WorldUS defence chief summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meetingThe Pentagon confirmed Pete Hegseth will speak but gave no agenda.25 Sep 06:42 PM
New Zealand‘Obsolete systems’ part of $35m reboot to fill in for sunk navy ship HMNZS ManawanuiThe sinking off a Samoan island was put down to a catalogue of failures by the NZ Navy24 Sep 01:16 AM
WorldUS agents arrest 475 in raid on Hyundai-LG plant in Atlanta, GeorgiaSouth Koreans suspected of working in the United States illegally are the majority of the 475 people arrested in a raid on a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia. Video / AFPWatch05 Sep 10:35 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRoger Partridge: Time to unscramble governmentNZ has 81 ministerial portfolios across 28 ministers and 43 departments.03 Sep 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Is there going to be a war?’: NZ Army chief on modern combat and women on the frontlineChief of Army Major General Rose King on her rise through the ranks to top dog.29 Aug 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe bungling Russian spy MI5 failed to catchSiroj Abdoolcader avoided detection despite revealing his identity.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: New planes, helicopters with Hellfire missiles, on investment listThe two new Airbus planes will be acquired on a lease-to-buy arrangement. 21 Aug 01:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionReal countries need to keep learning about their history – James BelichOPINION: Marsden Fund cuts saved $14 million, endangering history projects.17 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldReady to act: UK plans swift deployment to Ukraine post-ceasefireRAF jets will help police Ukraine's skies with allies if fighting ends.16 Aug 12:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Only one option on recognising Palestinian stateOPINION: When the PM and Leader of the Opposition agree, that should be the end of matter.14 Aug 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.11 Aug 05:00 PM
